JIC RELEASE NO. 979 - 331st COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 169 New Cases, 33 Hospitalized; Gov. Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order 2022-05; Food Commodities Distribution Continues - GHS OCD

331st COVID-19-related Fatality Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 331st COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on March 2, 2022. The patient was a 65-year-old female, fully vaccinated with a booster, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on March 2.

“Jeff, Josh, and I pray for her friends and family–for peace in their hearts and comfort for their loss,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “We understand there are times of weariness during this pandemic but we implore you to see that your efforts are making a difference. Those taking the necessary precautions, thank you. You are our lines of defense in this battle.”

33 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	17	15	1	33
Pediatric Admissions	1	-	-	1
ICU	1	0	0	1
Ventilator	1	0	0	1

VACCINATION STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized	21	12	0
Total in Population*	135,084	6,547	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	16	183	0

SPECIAL NOTE: Based on today's data, if we were to compare two (2) hypothetical populations of 100,000 people each, vaccinated versus unvaccinated, there would be 16 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 183 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 11 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated. *Estimated population is based on DPHSS Immunization Program analysis of 2020 Census data. Updates are expected pending further Census 2020 data breakdown.

COVID-19 Test Results: 169 New Cases of COVID-19

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 169 new cases of COVID-19 from 836 specimens analyzed on March 2, 2022. 20 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 45,241 officially reported cases, 331 deaths, 3,707 cases in active isolation, and 41,203 not in active isolation.

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2022-05

Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order No. 2022-05, relative to amending social gathering restrictions, and orders such that:

EFFECTIVE 6:00 P.M. ON MARCH 4, 2022: social gatherings or congregations indoors shall be increased to no more than one hundred (100) persons, regardless of vaccination status, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance. Outdoor gatherings shall continue to be limited to one hundred (100) persons, regardless of vaccination status, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance.
PLACES OF WORSHIP: Places of worship may continue services, ceremonies, and operations as provided in Executive Order No. 2021-16, but must strictly comply with requirements provided in applicable DPHSS guidance, including mask-wearing requirements.
CONTINUED MASK-WEARING REQUIREMENTS: Individuals ages two (2) years or older are required to continue wearing masks in public, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance.

To view Executive Order No. 2022-05 in its entirety, CLICK HERE.

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

FIRST DOSES, SECOND DOSES, AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Mar. 4–5, 2022:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.

Mar. 4–5, 2022:

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo

Call 671-635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.

Mar. 4, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

D.L. Perez Elementary School

After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID

Mar. 4 - 5, 7 - 8,

10 - 12, 2022:

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium, Mangilao:

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing.

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING

Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing.

Mar. 4–5, 2022:

8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

COVID-19 testing will be offered by appointment through tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme.

Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID.Travel-related testing will not be offered.

NO SYMPTOMS NEEDED TO TEST FOR COVID-19

Mar. 4–5, 2022:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered. Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment.

Pick Up of COVID-19 Test Results Not Available on March 5

COVID-19 test results will be unavailable for pick up at the DPHSS NRCHC in Dededo on Saturday, March 5. The system used to retrieve results will be undergoing maintenance. DPHSS test results will be available by driving to the rear of the clinic beginning Tuesday, March 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic is closed on GovGuam holidays. Monday is an observed holiday.

Individuals who were administered the COVID-19 test by DPHSS may access their test results online by registering for SimpleReport at tinyurl.com/guamtesting. SimpleReport is free and created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control.

Food Commodities Distribution Continues

GDOE, State Agency for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Nutrition Service distribution will be available to village constituents only on a first-come, first-served basis. Distribution is limited to three households per vehicle at the sites. Face masks must be worn; bring a photo ID.

Date

Location

Distribution Method - While Supplies Last

# of Bags

Friday,

Mar. 4, 2022

Sinajana

For those who signed up for the GDOE/TEFAP food commodities, drive-thru distribution is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in front of the Sinajana Mayor’s Resource Room under the canopy. Food commodities will be delivered to verified individuals with disabilities who signed up for the program. Contact the Mayor’s Office at 671-472-6707/3323 for more info or if you are no longer interested in receiving the food commodities.

450

Agana Heights

Drive-thru distribution will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Agana Heights Mayor’s Office, for Agana Heights constituents only, while supplies last. Bring your reusable bags to receive the food commodities as the items are not prepacked. For more info, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 671-472-6393/8285/6.

300

Mangilao mAb Treatment Center

Monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment is available at the mAb Treatment Center at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center. Therapeutic services are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Saturday. Patients must receive a referral from a physician to qualify for treatment at this center. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 988-4627. Individuals are encouraged to schedule within 10 days of when symptoms started for best results.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of March 2, 2022, a total of 135,084 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,505 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,554 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 69 residents have received their booster shots and a total of 55,367 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.

X Flooding is a temporary overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. There are many possible causes of floods including heavy rain, coastal storms and storm surge, waterway overflow from being blocked with debris, or overflow of levees, dams, or waste water systems. Flooding can occur slowly over many days or happen very quickly with little or no warning, called flash floods.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/floods

Wildfire

Regularly clean the roof and gutters.
Maintain an area approximately 30’ away from you home that is free of anything that will burn, such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush.
Connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home and fill garbage cans, tubs, or other large containers with water.
Review your homeowner's insurance policy and also prepare/update a list of your home's contents.

Fire Weather

Turn on your TV/radio. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have plan of where you will go. Check-in with your friends and family.
Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

Drought

Conserve water

Take shorter showers.

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Run the washer less frequently and only when you have a full load.
Water your lawn less frequently and do so when the temperature is cooler in the early morning or late evening.
When you run the tap to heat or cool water, keep a pitcher to store the water and use it to water plants.
Avoid washing your car.

Practice fire prevention

Don't set off fireworks when conditions are dry.
Deposit cigarette butts in the proper receptacle to avoid starting a
Pour water over camp fires and backyard fire pits to ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended.

Follow directions from local officials. If there are restrictions on water usage, be sure to heed them.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires and https://www.ready.gov/drought

X
Typhoons/Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land. Threats from typhoons/hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, and rip currents.

“Hurricanes” form in the Atlantic Northeast Pacific region and “Typhoons” form in the Northwest Pacific Region. These large storms are call cyclones in other parts of the world.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

JIC RELEASE NO. 979 - 331st COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 169 New Cases, 33 Hospitalized; Gov. Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order 2022-05; Food Commodities Distribution Continues